Healthy eating and active living to reverse diabetes (HEAL Diabetes-USA): a randomized controlled pilot study protocol to assess the feasibility of a weight loss intervention for diabetes remission.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intensive lifestyle programs promoting weight loss have been shown to induce long-term remission of early Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Further, multicomponent weight loss interventions are recommended for all patients with obesity, but these programs are largely unavailable for people living in low-income and medically underserved areas in the United States (US) and little is known about the benefits, feasibility, and costs of such interventions in community settings.

Objective

To assess the feasibility, preliminary effectiveness, and costs of a multicomponent intensive healthy eating and weight-loss program designed to support diabetes remission.

Study design

The US-based Healthy Eating and Active Living to reverse diabetes (HEAL Diabetes-USA) is a pragmatic ran

SUBMITTER: Boykins AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12830283 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature